Mediterranean Poker Party returns to Merit in 2024

11 May 2024




The Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) has announced that it will officially return between May 1 - 12 2024,  taking place at the 5 star all inclusive Merit Royal Diamond and Spa, Northern Cyprus.


5 featured tournaments have been released so far for the 2024 schedule. The full schedule will be published in the near future.


  • The $1,000 + $100 Mystery Bounty with $1 million guaranteed 
  • The $2,000 + $200 EAPT Grand Final with $2 million guaranteed 
  • The $5,000 + $300 MPP Main Event with $5 million guaranteed
  • The $1,000 + $100 EAPT Cyprus with $500,000 guaranteed 
  • The $10,000 + $400 MPP High Roller with $1 million guaranteed 


Players will have multiple opportunities to qualify:


*1. Online qualification packages will be available across the GG Poker Network, which will include the $5,300 Main Event buy-in and accommodation.


*2. During the year players can also win a €5,000 package as part of EAPT Main Events, which will include the $2,200 Grand Final buy-in and accommodation. There is a special promotion running to win a $5,000 package for the EAPT Grand Final by just entering your name and email address – one winner will be drawn from a raffle on January 20th 2024 - https://eapokertour.com/promotions

Doron Ziony, Business Development Director of DTD Events said: “We will release more exciting information about the MPP in the near future but suffice to say this event will have something for all players with a wide range of bankrolls. It is great to be bringing the event back to Merit in 2024 with a great poker offering and a fun summer holiday spirit.”



Songul Bekem, President of Merit Poker said: “Everybody at Merit is really looking forward to the return of the MPP in 2024 and we encourage players to save the dates and plan now. As ever, we always endeavour to give the players the best possible experience in everything we do.”



The last Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) took place in September 2022 when Merit opened its brand new poker room. Germany’s Hannes Jeschka took down the Main Event for $542,000 and the trophy. Plus, the MPP High Roller saw victory for Tony G who scooped $257,500.


The main Merit Resort complex has 4 all inclusive hotels, with adult only and family friendly options. For more information on the event see: https://eapokertour.com/tournaments/mpp, while you can keep up with the latest news on X, @eaptpoker, and Instagram, @eapokertour. 


For all enquiries please email: [email protected]


Get ready for the poker holiday of a lifetime!


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